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Entrepreneurs affected by fire find support in each other and receive help through crowdfunding

Hospitality entrepreneurs affected by a devastating fire at Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam-West are supporting each other while seeking financial aid through crowdfunding. The blaze destroyed two buildings, including the shared kitchen facility The Kitchen Republic, forcing several business owners to restart from scratch in limited temporary spaces. While the cause of the fire remains difficult to determine, the affected entrepreneurs are working to resume operations quickly to avoid losing their customer base.

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New strike in regional transport: fewer buses and trains on Thursday

Regional transport workers in the Netherlands are set to hold another strike this Thursday, leading to reduced bus and train services. This action is part of an ongoing dispute over a new collective labor agreement, with unions planning weekly walkouts until Christmas if negotiations remain unresolved.

Not just IDFA: Amsterdam’s wider cultural sector hit by rising hotel costs as tourist tax hike drives away key visitors

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Vacancy | NU.nl is looking for a social economy and healthcare reporter

NU.nl is hiring a reporter specializing in social economy and healthcare to produce original, investigative stories for its audience. The full-time position requires three years of experience and is based in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht.

New setback for Zuidasdok: further delays and major concerns over funding

The Zuidasdok infrastructure project in Amsterdam faces significant delays and a funding shortfall of over one billion euros, leaving the completion of critical tunnels uncertain. Local officials are concerned that the lack of national financial commitment will cause years of construction disruption and threaten the economic stability of the district.